Johnston caught both of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Steelers.
Justin Herbert hit Johnston wide open on the left sideline for an easy walk-in touchdown, his third of the season, on a well-schemed play. The lack of pass attempts will limit Johnston's upside on a week-to-week basis, but it's been encouraging to see Herbert trust the second-year wideout repeatedly after Johnston's much-maligned rookie campaign. However, it is worth noting that the Pro Bowl quarterback entered the game with a reported high-ankle sprain and then left in the second half after getting it banged up on a sack. It remains to be seen if he'll miss any time, but an already run-oriented offense could become even more so if backup Taylor Heinicke is forced to see extended playing time.